HMS Fury (1794)

HMS Ferret was a Dutch hoy of the same name that the Admiralty purchased in 1794 for use as a gun-boat. It sold her in May 1802.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Fury.

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Fury
Acquired3 February 1794 (by purchase)
CommissionedMarch 1794
FateSold May 1802
General characteristics
TypeHoy
Tons burthen55, or 56 (bm)
Length
  • 57 ft 10 in (17.6 m) (overall)
  • 50 ft 2+1⁄2 in (15.3 m) (keel)
Beam14 ft 6 in (4.4 m)
Depth of hold5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail plansloop
Complement30
Armament1 × 24-pounder gun + 3 × 32-pounder carronades
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